Overview
At what point does prejudice become hate crime? Hate crimes are spiraling to an all-time high on both sides of the Atlantic, with minorities experiencing the largest increase in hostility towards their race, nationality, sexuality and religion since records began. Whilst recent political turmoil could be a contributing factor to this spike, Professor Matthew Williams shows that there is nothing temporary about the hate that has been stirred up. Drawing on 20 years of experience as a criminologist studying and interviewing the victims and perpetrators of hate - combining neuroscience, psychology, sociology, computer science and economics - The Science of Hate examines the illusive 'tipping point' at the intersection of prejudice and hate, traversing the globe and reaching back through history, from our tribal ancestors in pre-history to artificial intelligence in the 21st century.
Full Product Details
Author: Matthew Williams
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Dimensions:
Width: 15.30cm
, Height: 3.10cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.623kg
ISBN: 9780571357062
ISBN 10: 0571357067
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 25 March 2021
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Fascinating . . . meticulously researched . . . written in a really accessible manner. -- Dr Pragya Agarwal If we want to come together, we must take a cold hard look at what is keeping us apart. The Science of Hate does just that. -- Guardian What motivates hate crime and how can it be reduced? These questions cross disciplinary boundaries in the social sciences, from criminology to sociology and psychology. So, too, does The Science of Hate, expertly weaving together perspectives from different disciplines, to explore these questions. -- The Psychologist An invaluable tool kit that should be employed to eradicate hate from our communities. -- Professor Emeritus David Wilson
Author Information
Matthew Williams is Professor of Criminology at Cardiff University, and is widely regarded as one of the world's foremost experts in hate crime. He advises the Home Office, Ministry of Justice and US Department of Justice among others; regularly appears in the media and he has documentary crews knocking at his door. He runs the 'HateLab' which has a 1m grant to assess the impact of national events on levels of hate crime and speech. @MattLWilliams
